Software Technical Leader (C++)

Who We Are

We seeking for an experienced and motivated C++ Software Technical Leader to join the field of Network Technology within our R&D department which contributes to the evolution of the next generation of leading networking products. We are building firmware, SDK, simulator and compiler for Cisco Silicon One™ architecture and work in the development of pioneering technology.

Who You'll Work With

The team is working on the new generation of silicon which will be part of all families of Cisco devices that will drive the future of the internet.

This is an opportunity to work with worldwide distributed Cisco R&D centers and learn from the best engineers in the field.

We are looking for people who are in love with technology and engineering to help us push the limits of what is possible through innovation, determination, and teamwork.

What You'll Do

• Lead areas of software development projects from requirements to execution
• Contribute to architectural decisions and propose product design solutions
• Participate in C++ development (coding) of various software components
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems
• Perform code reviews
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior team members
• Design, develop, and program data-path/packet processing flows
• Interact with Hardware and ASIC design teams internally and inside various CISCO locations
• Participate in the SW/HW integration

The result of your work will be integrated into the products of world-leading companies and will have a worldwide impact.

Who You Are

• 7+ years of programming experience with C++
• Academic education in computer technology (finished BSc/MSc studies)
• Good problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
• High level of work autonomy and sense of responsibility
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Bonus Points

• Understanding of computer networks and network protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP...)
• Good understanding of the way how hardware works
• Experience with Makefiles and Linux
• Knowledge of I2C, SPI, USART, PCI communication protocols
• Kernel driver development
• Experience with ARM microcontrollers
• Software techniques for writing optimized code
• Familiarity with the concept of unit testing
• Experience with other programming languages and tools such as Python and SWIG